Martial
March 1, 2040 – January 1, 0104
Marcus Valerius Martialis was a Latin poet, renowned for his twelve books of epigrams. In his short, witty poems, he cheerfully satirizes city life and the scandalous activities of his acquaintances, while also romanticizing his provincial upbringing. He is considered the creator of the modern epigram, with his works offering a masterful depiction of Roman life. His poems, written in elegiac couplets, are filled with keen observation and humor.
